Interconnection Project Manager

Position Overview

• Location Type: Not Specified
• Job Type: Full time
• Salary: $80,640.00 - $134,400.00 USD

Seeking a skilled and experienced Interconnection Project Manager to lead and coordinate interconnection projects, ensuring the safe, reliable, and timely integration of new energy resources into a NorCal Utility's electric and gas systems. This role involves managing the end-to-end interconnection process, from initial application through project completion, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Oversee the full lifecycle of interconnection projects, including planning, design, permitting, construction, and commissioning, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with internal departments (engineering, construction, regulatory, legal) and external parties (customers, contractors, regulatory agencies) to facilitate project execution.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all interconnection activities comply with applicable tariffs, rules, and regulations set forth by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
• Contract Management: Develop, negotiate, and manage interconnection agreements, special facility agreements, and other contractual documents related to interconnection projects.
• Risk Assessment: Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to address operational, financial, and regulatory challenges.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to the development and implementation of process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of interconnection project management.
• Reporting: Maintain accurate project documentation and provide regular updates to stakeholders on project status, milestones, and performance metrics.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management within the utility industry, with a focus on interconnection projects or related areas.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with electric and gas transmission and distribution systems, interconnection processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Project Management Skills: Proficiency in project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex technical and regulatory information to make informed decisions.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $80,640.00 - $134,400.00 USD (base pay only, does not include bonuses, benefits, or other incentives). Placement within the range is contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, and preferred qualifications.
• Benefits: Astreya offers comprehensive benefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees, including:
  • Medical provided through Cigna (PPO, HSA, EPO options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only
  • Dental provided through Cigna (DPPO & DHMO options)
  • Nationwide Vision provided through VSP
  • Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care
  • Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)
  • Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera.